Mumbai Rains Bring Relief as Monsoon Advances

Mumbai experienced light to moderate rainfall on Sunday morning, giving residents relief from intense heat and humidity. The showers arrived after a delayed southwest monsoon and during a period when the city continues to face a water shortage.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) stated that weather conditions remain favorable for the southwest monsoon to advance further across several parts of Maharashtra.

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Light to moderate showers cool the city while IMD forecasts further monsoon progress amid an ongoing water shortage.

The monsoon entered South Konkan earlier this month. However, unfavorable weather patterns slowed its progress before the latest rainfall activity reached Mumbai.

According to data released by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Ramabai Municipal School in Ghatkopar recorded the highest rainfall between 6 am and 7 am with 24 mm. Chembur Fire Station received 20 mm, while Mankhurd Fire Station registered 16 mm during the same period.

Between 7 am and 8 am, Worli Seaface Municipal School and Savitribai Phule Municipal School recorded the highest rainfall in the city, with 25 mm each. The G-South ward office in Lower Parel received 21 mm, while Worli Fire Station recorded 17 mm.

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